The evil samurai lord Akuma has taken the princess Mariko captive. You must defeat Akuma's minions to gain entrance into his castle. Once in, doors behind you slam shut and lock, so there's no going back. Approach the gate door in the middle of the castle carefully, it's a trap. Akuma's minions get tougher, so plan your fight strategy and keep your distance. Akuma will send his eagle to attack you before you enter his chamber, probably the toughest opponent so far. The final boss is Akuma himself. Once you defeat him, enter the princess' cell, but be VERY careful in approaching her: she demands respect and she's potentially more dangerous than any of the bad guys (hint: the controls allow you to bow). After planting a big, wet kiss on Mariko, the epilogue rolls, affirming you've liberated the land from Akuma's tyranny.